Question 11 pts
epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption or secretion usually have at their free surface.
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many mitochondria

nuclei

microvilli

golgi complexes

junctional complexes

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question 21 pts
the basic shapes of epithelial cells include all but which of the following?
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stratified

squamous

cuboidal

columnar

all of the above are possible shapes.

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question 31 pts
the type of epithelium that is found lining internal body cavities, blood vessels, and lungs is
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simple squamous

stratified squamous

simple cuboidal

stratified cuboidal

transitional

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question 41 pts
the type of epithelium found where absorption and secretion take place and lining the kidney tubules is
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simple squamous

simple cuboidal

stratified squamous

transitional

pseudostratified squamous

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question 51 pts
simple cuboidal epithelium can be found
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in the salivary glands

lining the trachea

lining the blood vessels

on the surface of the skin

lining the inside of the mouth

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question 61 pts
transitional epithelium can be found
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lining the urinary bladder

lining the ducts that drain sweat glands

on the surface of the skin

lining the stomach

none of the above. transitional epithelium is not a type of tissue.

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question 71 pts
which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissues?
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provide physical protection to underlying tissues

control permeability

provide sensation

regulate body temperature

produce specialized secretions

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question 81 pts
functions of connective tissue include
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establishing a structural framework for the body

transporting fluids and dissolved materials

providing protection for delicate organs

storing energy reserves

all of the above

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question 91 pts
cells that store fat are called
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fibroblasts

macrophages

adipose cells

mast cells

melanocytes

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question 101 pts
the dominant, strong fiber in dense fibrous connective tissue is
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collagen

elastin

actin

myosin

cartilage

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question 111 pts
close examination of an organ reveals a lining of multiple layers of cells. the layers are avascular and regenerate well. one surface of the cells is open to the internal cavity of the organ and protection and absorption are its functions. this tissue is probably

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epithelial tissue

connective tissue

muscle tissue

nervous tissue

fat tissue

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question 121 pts
examples of connective tissue include
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tendons

salivary glands

respiratory passages

the lining of the digestive tract

sebaceous glands

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question 134 pts
choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
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the study of tissues is called

secretions onto body surfaces are characteristic of glands.

the combination of fibers and ground substance in supporting connective tissues is known as

a person who studies diseased tissues and performs autopsies is a(

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question 146 pts
use the this diagram to answer the following questions.

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stratified squamous

transitional epithelium

pseudostratified columnar

simple columnar

simple cuboidal

simple squamous